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Recent obituaries in Madison, WI


The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.

Elaine  M. Wake

Elaine M. Wake

Jun 7, 2011

Elaine Marion WakeStoughton- Elaine Marion Wake, age 91, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Mrs. Wake was born on September 3, 1919 in Stoughton, the daughter of Oscar and Olga (Hatlevig) Dahl. Elaine was 2 � when her mother died, and she was raised by her big sister Doris, with help...

Betty  B. Bondehagen

Betty B. Bondehagen

Jun 7, 2011

Bondehagen, Betty B.Stoughton- Betty B. Bondehagen, age 89 of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on June 2, 1922 in Drummond, WI, a daughter of Norwegian immigrants Martin and Agnes (Peterson) Berg. While working in Milwaukee, she met Karl Bondehagen. They married in 1944 and lived for several years in Beaver Dam....

Belford  Eugene Hogoboom

Belford Eugene Hogoboom

Jun 7, 2011

MADISON - Belford Eugene Hogoboom died on June 7, 2011 at Madison, Wisconsin. Known as ""Bill,"" he was born in Manson, Iowa on September 7, 1926 to Florence May Green and Glen Calvin Hogoboom. He was raised in Madison, attended Emerson Elementary School, and graduated from Madison East High School in 1946. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Gertrude Veenendaal

Gertrude Veenendaal

Jun 5, 2011

Gertrude Martha Laura (Degen) Veenendaal was born April 14, 1919 in a farm house near Birnamwood, WI. Her parents were Bertha Wihelmina (Krull) and August Bernhard Carl Degen. One of four children, she was preceded in death by her sister Marcella (Stan, deceased). She is survived by her sister Elnora (Dave, deceased) of LaCrosse, WI and brother Bernhard (Barb) of...

Fern  Weinstein Bergson

Fern Weinstein Bergson

Jun 4, 2011

Fern Weinstein Bergson died June 3, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. Daughter of the late David and Ida Weinstein of Madison, Wisconsin; beloved widow of Arnold Bergson; dear mother of Heidi (Cantor Ron) Eichaker of St. Louis, Missouri and Janice Rosenthal of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; dear grandmother of Lauren and Lindsay Eichaker and Daniella, Melissa, and Joshua Rosenthal; dear sister, aunt,...

Jan  M. Bliese

Jan M. Bliese

Jun 4, 2011

McFarland- Jan M. Bliese, age 65, met with Jesus on Saturday, June 4, 2011. She was born in Madison on September 27, 1945, the daughter of Bernard and Helen (VanHeesch) Webb. Jan graduated from Ladysmith High School in 1963 and attended Madison Business College . On November 17, 1971 she married Dale Bliese. Jan worked as an Account Specialist for...

Anthony  ""Tony"" Zajicek

Anthony ""Tony"" Zajicek

Jun 3, 2011

Anthony ""Tony"" Zajicek, age 58, formerly of Madison and Middleton, died Friday, June 3, 2011 in the home of his brother, Richard in Rockford, Ill.Tony was born July 22, 1952 in Richland Center, the son of Paul H. and Marlys (Fosnow) Zajicek. He was a former member of St. Bernard and St. Patrick Church, attending both schools. He graduated from...

Jacob  Gene Wolff

Jacob Gene Wolff

Jun 2, 2011

SUN PRAIRIEJacob Gene Wolff, age 28 died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2011. He was born on April 10, 1983, the son of Robert Wolff and the late Dianne (Pickard) Wolff. He was a resident of the Sun Prairie area all his life. He married Jennifer Pearson on November 3, 2008 in Madison. Together they have two daughters and a...

Madeleine  E. Baltes

Madeleine E. Baltes

Jun 1, 2011

Stoughton- Madeleine E. Baltes, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Oregon. She was born in Kenosha on March 23, 1918 to John and Elizabeth (Chudada) Gurichan. Madeleine was married to Dominic Baltes on June 28, 1941. After his death, she moved to Milwaukee and worked for the Milwaukee School Board for many years. Following retirement...

Marian  Anita Veum

Marian Anita Veum

May 31, 2011

Madison - Marian Anita Veum, age 85 passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Ashwabay Home, Madison. She was born in Sauk County on August 10, 1925, the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Bergman) Martin. She married Lawrence Veum at Zion Lutheran Church in Westfield Township on July 6, 1955. Together they resided near Cambridge raising their two sons...

Donald  William Prieve

Donald William Prieve

May 31, 2011

MADISONDonald William Prieve, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc., Fitchburg. Donald was born in Milwaukee on June 30, 1923, the son of the late William and Isabelle (Falkner) Prieve. Don was a veteran having served with the U.S. Army during WWII. After returning from service he worked for Ghisolt Co., then Goodyear and later,...

Linda Dryer

Linda Dryer

May 31, 2011

Dryer, LindaMADISON - Linda Dryer, age 61, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.She was born on February 1, 1950 in Oshkosh, WI to Edward Orville Brooks and Mildred Clara (Bobb) Brooks. She grew up in Omro, WI. She graduated from school with a degree in nursing and throughout her life; she focused in careers that cared...

Patricia  E. Burkhardt

Patricia E. Burkhardt

May 30, 2011

Sun Prairie-Patricia E. Burkhardt, age 61, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2011 at her home. She was born on September 27, 1949 in Elkhorn, WI the daughter of Jack & Edith (Fay) Byrns. Patricia was united in marriage with Paul E. Burkhardt on June 30, 1973 at Lake Como, WI. She was a longtime resident of Sun...

Frank  LeRoy Roloff,  Sr.

Frank LeRoy Roloff, Sr.

May 30, 2011

MADISON - Frank LeRoy Roloff Sr., age 83, passed away at HospiceCare, Madison, on May 30, 2011, after a major stroke. He was born to Albert and Mildred Roloff on August 17, 1927, in Cuba City. After graduating from Cuba City High School he served in the U.S. Navy until the end of World War II. In 1947 he married...

Marjorie  B. Colson

Marjorie B. Colson

May 30, 2011

Madison - Marjorie Brian Colson of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on May 30, 2011, at the HospiceCare Center, Inc. in Fitchburg, with her family and friends nearby. She was 87. Marjorie, known to friends and family as Marjie, was born on Aug. 14, 1923 in Salem, Ohio, to Ruth and Harold Brian. The oldest of three daughters, she attended public...

Marjorie  J. Kreuger

Marjorie J. Kreuger

May 29, 2011

Kreuger, MarjorieDeerfield - Margie Kreuger, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 29, 2011 in rural Deerfield. She was born August 15, 1930 in Deerfield, the daughter of Gordon and Clara (Roum) Hanson. She married Vernon Kreuger in November of 1948. Together they farmed the ""family farm"" until his death in March 1998. She was a...

Albert  William Boehme

Albert William Boehme

May 29, 2011

Albert William Boehme passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Bountiful Life Care Center in Bountiful, Utah where he had been living for the last two years near his daughter Barbara. Born in Gillespie, IL on August 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Adolph and Paula (Jubelt) Boehme. Al spent his formative years in Kenosha,...

Harold ""Harry"" James Maly

Harold ""Harry"" James Maly

May 28, 2011

Waunakee- Harold ""Harry"" James Maly, age 65 passed away on May 28th of natural causes at his home. He was born on May 16, 1946 to Roman and Esther (Kruchten) Maly. Harold grew up in a large farming family on Meffert Road outside of Waunakee. He graduated from Queen of Apostles Seminary for High School after which he attended UW-Madison,...

Ruth  J. Morris

Ruth J. Morris

May 28, 2011

Madison - Ruth Morris, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center surrounded by her family.She was born October 21, 1928 in Arena, WI, the daughter of Clifford and Harriet (Winkelmann) Jones. She graduated from Middleton High School. She attended UW-Madison and was employed by Wisconsin Power and Light. She...

Robert  ""Bob"" Bredemus

Robert ""Bob"" Bredemus

May 28, 2011

Waunakee-Robert (Bob) Bredemus, age77 passed away on Sat May 28, 2011, after battling pancreatic cancer. Bob was born on Aug. 15, 1933 in St Paul, MN to Frank and Kathryn (Glaiser) Bredemus. He spent his childhood in St Paul, graduating from St Luke's grade school, Marshall high school, and the University of Minnesota. He served two years in the Army...

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